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Erika

"eternal ruler"

Nicknames Eri

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EH·ree·kah

3 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Old Norse Eiríkr: ei (ever) + ríkr (ruler)

What Erika means

Erika is a girl name of Germanic origin meaning "eternal ruler". It comes from Old Norse Eiríkr: ei (ever) + ríkr (ruler). It is pronounced EH-ree-kah.

Feminine of Erik; common for Mexican women born in the 1970s-1990s.

Spellings and variants: Érika, Erica.

Nicknames in Mexico: Eri. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: a common name in Mexico.

Related meanings: royalty, strength.

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Erika means eternal ruler

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